Vintage Samarkand Floral Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB8965 4'4" × 6'4" $5,000

This vintage Samarkand (Khotan) rug from East Turkestan is hand-knotted in wool, reflecting the refined Central Asian weaving tradition shaped by Persian, Chinese, and nomadic influences. Its light beige ground gives the composition a calm, airy presence, allowing the drawing to read with unusual clarity.

At the center, a stepped diamond medallion gathers tiny floral and geometric motifs into a compact, almost emblematic core. Broad angular spandrels extend toward the corners, while the surrounding field remains open and breathable so the pattern feels architectural rather than busy. Dark brown outlines and taupe accents sharpen each contour.

Multiple borders complete the design with rosettes, linked cartouches, and slender linear elements that lend the rug a tailored frame. The restrained palette of light beige, warm tan, taupe, and brown makes this vintage floor covering especially versatile, bringing texture, history, and quiet structure to both classic and contemporary rooms; its balanced geometry also gives the piece a collected, well-traveled character in rooms that need softness without visual noise.

Part of the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this vintage piece reflects the gallery's unwavering dedication to quality, authenticity, and design heritage. Founded in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau remains one of the world's most trusted sources for exceptional rugs, from rare mid-century finds to contemporary masterworks.